TEACHER TRAINING

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An opportunity to deepen your understanding of yoga, expand your skills & open to grace – and learn how to share that with the world.

This 28 day yoga teacher training intensive will place demands upon your comfort zones and challenge insecurities, inspire incredible self-esteem and self-respect both as a teacher and as an individual as well as transform your ability to feel connected to yourself and to others. This type of work becomes very powerful when a group of people, ready to break open and reveal, come together for the purpose of enriching human experience. We ask that you are ready for big life changes—open and receptive to ‘shaking things up’. This Yoga is a way of life.

The 200-hour High Vibe Yoga Teacher Training consists of 3 intensive modules over 28 days. Each day includes yoga workshops in the style of Hatha Yoga or Therapeutic Yoga, guided morning meditation & pranayama, philosophy & yogic discussion, support from the High Vibe team, amazing internationally renowned guest teachers, High Vibe brunch and an unforgettable yoga studio setting at The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali.

Module I: Taking The Seat Of A Teacher

Discover your authentic voice and unique gifts as a teacher, create inspiring and meaningful themes, refine the art of observation, cultivate skills to see the ‘beauty and good’ in students, finding your core mediation practice, intelligently design a self-practice and learn how this creates not good but great teachers, learn to ‘embody’ anatomy & philosophy of yoga, understand how to skillfully sequence, one on one group practice and teaching. Exceeds daily Yoga Alliance requirements in: Anatomy, philosophy, asana, meditation, pranayama and lifestyle.

Module II: Discover The Skills & Magic Of Teaching

Develop skillful language skills to weave themes into postural instruction, build class templates, cultivate a deeper understanding of subtle body anatomy as well as Ayurvedic principles, pull inspiration from what you ‘like’ not what you think you should like, learn to navigate your meditations, intuitive vs. planned sequencing, become enticed by yogic mythology and Tibetan Buddhist techniques — learn practical ways to integrate these teachings into a yoga class to make them more meaningful and personal, hone skillful verbal and physical adjustments, one on one group practice and teaching. Exceeds daily Yoga Alliance requirements in: Anatomy, philosophy, asana, meditation, pranayama, practicum and ethics.

Emily Kuser – E-RYT, Embodied Flow™ & Anusara®Yoga Instructor at The Yoga Barn, Ubud – has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and teaching yoga for 8. She has studied thousands of hours with incredibly respected facilitators worldwide. Emily most frequently studies with Tara Judelle—a greatly influential force and mentor in her life over the past years. More recently she has been exploring tantric studies with spiritual teacher Sally Kempton. In addition to a life of yoga, Emily travels frequently to Nepal to deepen her understanding and studies of Tibetan Buddhism— a tradition and practice that is becoming more and more a part of her daily life. She also makes regular visits to the high priestesses of Bali, arousing her curiosity about prayer and meditation. Emily has lived in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia for over 7 years and currently teaches Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga & Tibetan Buddhist Meditation at The Yoga Barn. She regularly leads her highly respected and sought out teacher trainings at The Yoga Barn and has been a key organizer in the the annual Bali Spirit Festival. Prior to living in Indonesia, she was a writer for LA Yoga magazine in Los Angeles, studied in Santa Barbara, CA and grew up in dusty Tucson, AZ. In Tucson Emily had the great fortune of discovering Anusara Yoga at Tucson’s local studio Yoga Oasis —this discovery totally altered the course of her life. Emily loves to weave storytelling, explorative alignment and high vibes into her yoga teachings.

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Carlos has been steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during almost 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 of those years as a monk of the Saraswati order, under the name Swami Gitananda, which included 9 years in India, at the Siddha Yoga ashram, studying and practicing under Swami Muktananda and Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga, becoming one of the senior monks of the tradition and teaching meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students around the world. He combines this experience and traditional training with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees: one in Sanskrit, from U.C. Berkeley (where he has taught) and another one, in Religious Studies, from U.C. Santa Barbara. He is currently working on his Ph.D. dissertation on the Krama school of Kashmiri Tantrism. Carlos currently lives in San Francisco, California, and travels extensively around the world conducting a variety of retreats, courses, seminars, workshops and lectures on the Wisdom of Yoga and related subjects. As a teacher, Carlos is renowned for the breadth of his knowledge and the clarity with which he conveys it. His great love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor and his deep connection with his audiences give him the ability to transmit the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable. Studying with Carlos is an enjoyable and transformative experience.

Chris is an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT) who specializes in applied anatomy and physiology of yoga practices.Since 2000 Chris has been teaching yoga and the ‘Yoga Anatomy Show’ on over 70 accredited Yoga Teacher Trainings in many countries around the world and has conducted numerous workshops on yoga, breath, health and well-being. Originally from Germany, Chris was windsurfing professionally before he began studying medicine at Kiel University. In 1993 Chris moved to Australia, where he studied natural medicine. He earned a BHS in Complementary Medicine and advanced diplomas in naturopathy, holistic nutritional medicine, western herbal medicine and homeopathy.On his yoga journey Chris has been influenced by his friends and teachers. Some of the teachers who have contributed greatly to his body of knowledge are Yogacharya H.S. Arun (Iyengar yoga), Clive Sheridan (hatha kundalini, pranayama), Emil Wendel (pranayama, philosophy), Peter Clifford (therapeutic yoga), Matthew Sweeney, Louisa Sear and David Muehsam (astanga vinyasa), and Judith Lasater (restorative yoga). Chris’ naturopathic background and his passion for yoga led to his specialization in applied functional yoga anatomy. In addition to workshops, he has been developing and teaching curricula for yoga teacher trainings for over 10 years. In 2003 Chris co-developed KindaYoga, a method to introduce young children to yoga and health through interactive exercises, storytelling and play via visual media.“My passion is to further the understanding of yoga, movement and health in the worldwide community”. www.chriskummer.com

Nanna Wagner is a Copenhagen based yoga teacher though her curiosity and desire to know more often brings her around the world. Her teaching style is playful, challenging and heart opening. She invites you to step fully into your practice as she uses her knowledge on the physical body to create a space where students can explore, evolve and become a even better version of what they already are! Her intention is to connect the individual with the universal, and use yoga to bring people together. With three other European yoga teachers she has created the concept ”European Yogi Nomads” which several times each year gathers hundreds of people from different countries to sweat, laugh and take their yoga to new nights. When she is not on the move or in the middle of creating new events she teaches at Hamsa Yoga Studio, Nørrebro, Copenhagen.

Andrea Boni – Italy – Meditation & Philosophy, January 2016 Training

Andrea is an Anusara®Yoga certified teacher.
A dedicated meditator for over thirty years, he passionately teaches meditation throughout Italy and internationally to people of all levels.
Through his intimate contact with the internal
realm he engages with his students and the
world powerfully, effectively, and with great love. Additionally, Andrea has extensive knowledge of both sacred scriptures and the human body allowing him to guide students into an experience of meditation that is accessible, dynamic and profound. Andrea travels all over Italy and Europe to teach Anusara®Yoga and Meditation. andreaboni.it

For over 27 years Tara has experimented with all forms of movement flow, from dance to Tai Chi, to movement improvisation and ultimately yoga. An English degree from Barnard College, post-graduate studies in theatre directing and a foray into film writing and directing brought her finally to the study of yoga and meditation. Certified in the Anusara method, Tara has taught yoga extensively, both nationally and internationally, for 12 years. She has been inspired by the Body Mind Centering works of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and has studied and taught with Carlos Pomeda and Sally Kempton. For the last 4 years she has been a featured teacher as part of the yogaglo.com team, allowing the yoga conversation to stream around the globe. In 2010 Tara moved from her home base in Los Angeles to direct a yoga program and retreat center in Bali, Indonesia, leading to her current schedule teaching workshops, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide, which can be viewed at tarajudelle.com. Tara‘s classes focus on the discovery of embodied anatomy, bringing to the yogic tradition a scientific yet playful study of the movement vocabulary of the body and the ever-expanding perceptual awareness of the human mind.

Scott Lyons – NYC, USA – Experiential Anatomy – January 2016 Training

Scott Lyons PhD(c) is dedicated to integrating embodiment and mindfulness practices into the creative and healing arts. Scott is co-creator of Embodied Flow™ Scott specializes in therapies for infants, youth, and adults, and is currently completing his PhD is Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Mind-Body Medicine. He is a Certified Body-Mind Centering Teacher and Practitioner, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Visceral Manipulation Therapist, Neuro-Developmental Therapist, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Registered Movement Therapist and Educator, Trauma Therapist (Somatic Experiencing), Thai Massage Practitioner, Mindfulness-based Executive Coach, Experiential Anatomy/ Developmental Movement and Yoga Practitioner, and a 500-hour registered yoga teacher. Additionally he holds a BFA in Theater/Psychology (New York University/Tisch School of the Arts) and an MFA in Dance/Choreography (University of Wisconsin.) Scott has had the privilege to teach Body-Mind Centering ™ and Embodied Flow™ workshops and trainings throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He was adjunct at New York University from 2007-2010 where he co-taught the Viewpoints Studio with Mary Overlie. As an artist, Scott’s work has been performed at BAM, Symphony Space, Dance New Amsterdam as well as theaters through out the United States and Europe. Foundational to Scott’s teaching is the principle that we can, through intention, expand our capacity to meet and be met. In this way, we can offer the profound gift to our self, others, and the environment of being heard, seen, and feeling felt at a cellular level.

For over a decade and a half, Octavio Salvado has been wholeheartedly committed to the evolutionary path of yoga. Working with the themes of dedication, insight and devotion, he seeks to recognize and help unfold the innate power and potential in all of his students and assist them in finding greater freedom in their practices and lives. Recognizing the merit and beauty of an integrated approach to yoga, Octavio teaches from both a classical and tantric perspective. He believes that the paths of both discipline and liberation through joyful engagement are key ingredients in moving beyond habitual patterns of ordinary consciousness and creating more meaning in our lives. Octavio has been an internationally certified yoga instructor since 2006 at both the RYT-500 and E-RYT 200 level and has been passionately and consistently teaching all over the world since that time. Holding a deep love and respect for the practice, Octavio acknowledges with gratitude the grace of his teachers who have shared their light and wisdom with him over the years. In addition to sharing his love for music through Kirtan, he teaches deep, integrative powerful yet playful asana classes which combine strong, intelligent and creative vinyasa sequences, key-pose breakdowns infused with mythological story-telling, devotional music, mantra, meditation and Pranayama. It is his joy and honour to teach, study and share Yoga in the world. www.octaviosalvado.com

~Participation in our pre-training Facebook Group preparation tasks. The training Facebook Group begins 6 weeks prior to the training start date and includes weekly preparatory tasks for the training. Some tasks will require the below reading requirements. You must have a Facebook account to participate.

~Reading REQUIREMENTS. Students must read the following three texts PRIOR to the training:

Ubud has many accommodations to choose from. Some of the accommodations that are walking distance from The Yoga Barn are: Rona, Family Guesthouse, Ubud Bungalows, Greenfield Bungalows and Kunang-Kunang.

Another great resource for renting houses, rooms and villas is airbnb.com. Please make sure your accommodation is close to Yoga Barn if you will be walking to the studio. Otherwise you will need to rent a scooter—it is very easy to rent a scooter in Ubud and costs approximately. $50USD per month.

* * * High Vibe Yoga does not take any responsibility for student accommodation bookings.

Be prepared to sharpen your mind, soften your heart and cultivate a vibrant body. See you in Ubud.

DETAILS

Dates: July 28-Aug 24, 2015, Jan 4-31 2016, July 2016

Location: The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali

Duration: 28 days of immersive training with 1 day off between modules

Yoga Methods: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics

We accept a maximum of 30 students in the High Vibe Yoga Teacher Training.

Non-residential: enjoy choosing your own accommodations from Ubud’s many peaceful villas or quiet budget bungalows—many within walking distance to The Yoga Barn. Accommodation information and suggestions will be provided in our training packet.

Certification: 200 Hour High Vibe Yoga International Yoga Alliance Certificate in: Hatha Yoga with refinements in meditation, pranayama, asana and philosophy. (Valid for teaching in the US & Internationally)

INFO ON BALI

Booking Flights: Kayak.com uses a price calendar in their flight searches—a great travel tool! Skyscanner.com is another favorite. Airasia, Garuda, and Jetstar airlines are great if flying to Bali from southeast Asia and Australia.

Airport: Denpasar, Bali (airport code: DPS) The airport is about a 90 minute drive from Ubud. When you depart the Denpasar airport on your return flight home, you must pay a 150,000 IDR CASH ONLY (approx $15 USD) airport tax per person.

Indonesian Visas: Apply for a VISA ON ARRIVAL at the Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar when you arrive in Bali. (airport code: DPS)The visa on arrival is $25 US and is valid for 30 days with an option to extend for an extra 30 days. You can easily extend your visa in Ubud during the training with a visa agent. You may also apply for a 2-6 month visa prior to your travels from the Indonesian embassy in your country.

Phones: Nokia phones are $ 30 US. You must buy a phone number (SIM card about $3 US) and credit ($5-10 US)Bring an unlocked phone if you have one.

Wifi: Is available nearly everywhere in Bali and at the Yoga Barn.

Transport: Taxis are around $ 35 US from airport to Ubud.Renting a motor bike costs approximately $ 5 US a day, less if you rent by week/month. Hiring a driver/taxi in Ubud is approx $5 USD each way in the village.

Weather & Clothing: Ubud is warm—often very warm and sunny. Summer clothing suggested. Bring a light jacket for the evenings when the weather cools. If you have plans to climb the volcanoes, please bring warm clothing. It is very chilly in the volcanic regions. Rain ponchos can be bought easily in Ubud if needed.

Temple dress: Women must wear a sarong to cover legs and a shirt which covers shoulders to enter the temples. You may borrow or purchase here in Ubud easily if you do not own a sarong.

To apply for the 200 Hour High Vibe Teacher Training email: highvibeyoga@gmail.com

Book Recommendations

Meditation for the Love of It: Enjoying Your Own Deepest Experience by Sally Kempton |
Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India by Linda Johnsen |
The Path of Practice, Bri Maya Tiwari |
Fierce Medicine by Anna Forrest |
The Splendor of Recognition: An Exploration of the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam, a Text on the Ancient Science of the Soul by Swami Shantananda and Peggy Bendet |
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World by Lama Surya Das |
Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet by Carol Schaefer